BasicStudents matched to this level have a partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient work.

At Grade (Proficient)Students matched to this level have demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter, including subject matter knowledge, application of such knowledge to real-world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to subject matter.

AdvancedStudents matched to this level are ready for material that requires superior performance and mastery.

Students will learn about current scientific research connecting Terrestrial Gamma Rays with lightning, explore the two ways that scientists are collecting this data,participate in a weather prediction simulation, and analyze the stage of the scientific method that this research is currently in.

Curious about how real people use the scientific method in real life? At this link, select the "What is the Scientific Method?" lesson to learn how each step of the scientific method is critical to better understanding the world around us. (This activity looks at how solving a crime scene mystery is similar to using the scientific method.)